Kim & Xian, Shamcey Supsup and Coco Martin Joins ASAP 18 Supah Power (July 28)

Teleserye King Coco Martin and “My Little Juan” lead star Izzy Canillo will treat viewers with a ‘Juan fun weekend’ as they join in the star-studded celebration of “ASAP 18” this Sunday (July 28). Coco and Izzy will unleash their ‘supah powers’ in their special production number for the grand launch of “Juan dela Cruz Official Soundtrack Volume 2,” together with “Pilipinas Got Talent 4” grand winner Roel Manlangit, who is one of the featured singers in the album.

Get ready to fall in love and have fun with the special visit of the lead stars of Star Cinema’s upcoming movie “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?” Kim Chiu and Xian Lim; must-see barkada surprise of Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Iya Villania, and Billy Crawford; and ASAP Kapamilya’s special launch of “ASAP 18”s latest and must-have merchandise.

Witness the world-class singing talent of Filipinos in the jaw-dropping special musical number of 2013 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) senior and junior grand champion performers of the world Beverly Caimen and Aldeza Ianna dela Torre; the 14th World Folklore Festival grand champion Bayanihan; and the first prize winner of 67th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Children’s Choir Festival, Hail Mary The Queen Children’s Choir.

Celebrate life and love with the romantic engagement celebration of beauty queen Shamcey Supsup together with Sam Milby, Erik Santos, and Jericho Rosales; and back-to-back-to-back birthday blowouts of Jed Madela, Chokoleit with Pokwang, and Arron Villaflor with Erich Gonzales and Robi Domingo.

Meanwhile, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano will share another heartwarming and touching story in ‘With Love Gary V’ segment, together with child stars Amy Nobleza, Philip Nolasco, Angelo Garcia, and Belle Mariano. It will be followed by the show-stopping performance of ultimate multimedia star Toni Gonzaga in ‘T Zone;’ and mesmerizing vocal act of international singing sensation Charice.

Prepare for the hottest showdown of dance floor royalties Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao in the ‘supah hot clash dance’ MASH; ballroom-inspired backtrack treat of Nikki Gil, Empress, at Iza Calzado; and breathtaking Supahdance showcase prepared by John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Sam Concepcion, and KC Concepcion.

Also, watch out for another hair-raising musical spectacle from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, and Yeng Constantino.

Join in the fun in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPSupahpower.

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Cha-Cha Cañete, Team Philippines Big Winner at 17th WCOPA 2013 in Hollywood

Child star Cha-Cha Cañete from the hit kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit” took home two medals at the recently concluded 17th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) that took place in Hollywood, California. The competition ran from July 12 to July 21.

Earning much praise and recognition, Cha-Cha’s talent wowed the crowd and judges as she performed in five different categories during the prestigious competition. Just at the young age of eight, she was awarded silver medals for her performances of “The Climb” and “Climb Every Mountain” in the Pop and Gospel categories, respectively.

Aside from Cha-Cha’s success at WCOPA, Team Philippines proved to be a fierce competitor, besting representatives from over fifty countries.

Team Philippines’ Beverly Caimen won the highest recognition of “Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World”, while Aldeza Ianna de la Torre was also proclaimed “Junior Grand Champion of the World”—earning the Philippines a grand slam, winning the highest titles in both divisions. Beverly and Ianna also won as “Grand Champion Vocalists of the World” in their divisions.

Success for the country doesn’t stop there, as the title of “Grand Champion Vocal Group of the World” went to the Gollayan Sisters, and Reynaldo Gorospe, Jr. won as “Grand Champion Male Model of the World”—taking home the gold as the Philippines’ first ever representative to compete in the Modeling Category.

Even more—singing sensation Jed Madela, who was the first Filipino to win a grand slam as “Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World” and “Senior Grand Champion Vocalist of the World” in 2005 was inducted this year into WCOPA’s legendary Performing Arts Hall of Fame. Pinoy Dream Academy scholars Chivas Malunda and Laarni Lozada are included in those who brought home medals.

With all the country’s wins from its top talents, Team Philippines’ National Director, Gerry Mercado, took home a much-deserved award as “3rd Best National Director”.

A total of 29 members of Team Philippines took home awards in various categories, with 43 Gold, 38 Silver, and 26 Bronze awards. The team also received four Industry Awards.

The Philippine Team for WCOPA is led by WCOPA International Director Annie Mercado, WCOPA-Philippines National Director Gerry Mercado and the official talent scouts Charie Vega and Lito Napolitano from the Philippines, Royce Pellerin from Japan, and Dr. Molina from Saudi Arabia.

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